Empoli – Davis responds to Pellegri: forwards in evidence in the draw (1-1) between Empoli and Udinese. One point each which consolidates the mid-table position of both. Tactically, mirror teams with the 3-5-2: D’Aversa finds Esposito again after more than a month but makes him start from the bench, the duo of Pellegri and Colombo on the pitch. Runjaic confirms the attacking tandem, Thauvin-Davis, seen in the last outings before the break, out of Lucca. Few emotions at a start. A cross from Colombo almost becomes a shot in the quarter of an hour and hits the top of the crossbar, while the first real shot is from Cacace and Okoye neutralizes it without difficulty.
«The match report»
It’s Empoli who break the deadlock: Cacace’s through ball for Pellegri who is very quick to turn at the edge of the area and kick hard with his right foot towards the bottom corner. The goalkeeper dives but doesn’t arrive and the former Torino player scores his third consecutive goal in as many games. Udinese’s reaction was not long in coming: Vasquez rejected a powerful, central shot from Thauvin who then had another chance but missed the target. At the end of the test time Lovric also: ball wide.
At the start of the second half Runjaic puts Zemura on for Giannetti to switch to a back four and adds a man in attack: Kamara out and Lucca in together with Davis with Thauvin as playmaker. Udinese thus becomes more enterprising, but Empoli holds on. Lucca protests for a hand from Cacace in the area, but Marinelli can play and the VAR also certifies the decision of the on-field referee. Then comes the equalizer: tense corner by Lovric, cut to the near post by Davis who anticipates everyone and beats Vasquez with his head. The 1-1 is an injection of further confidence for the Friulians who continue to keep the home team in their half of the field, but in fact little happens until the end.
Empoli-Udinese 1-1 (1-0)
EMPOLI (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Goglichidze, Ismajli, Viti; Gyasi, Henderson (38′ st Ekong), Maleh, Pezzella (21′ st Sunshine Valley); Colombo (21′ st Anjorin), Cacace; Pellegri (29′ st Esposito).All.: D’Aversa
UDINESE (3-5-2): Okoye; Giannetti (1′ st Lucca), Bijol, Touré; Ehizibue, Lovric (36′ st Atta), Karlstrom, Zarraga (18′ st Ekkelenkamp), Kamara (1′ st Zemura); Thauvin (43′ st Brenner), Davis. All.: Runjaic Referee: Marinelli di Tivoli.
Rarely: 23′ pt Pellegri, 31′ st Davis
Angles: 8-1 for Udinese
Recovery: 1′ e 4′.
Warned: Bijol (U), Henderson (E), Ekong (E), Anjorin (E) for foul play; Kamara (U) for non-regulatory behavior
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**What tactical adjustments did the managers make in the second half, and how did these changes influence the outcome of the match?**
## World Today News: Empoli vs Udinese, a Draw for Mid-Table Giants
**Today on World Today News, we have a special post-game analysis of the recent Empoli-Udinese match which ended in a 1-1 draw. We are joined by seasoned football analysts [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name] to dissect the caller coaster encounter.**
**Welcome, both! Let’s dive straight into the action. [Guest 1 Name], what were your initial thoughts when watching the first half unfold? Empoli seemed to be the more dominant side early on.**
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**Excellent points, [Guest 1 Name]. [Guest 2 Name], what did you make of Udinese’s response after conceding the early goal? Their attacking play definitely increased.**
**(Guest 2 answers)**
**The second half was fascinating as both managers made tactical adjustments. [Guest 1 Name], Runjaic’s decision to switch to a back four and introduce Lucca seemed to inject some life into Udinese’s attack. What was your take on this move?**
**(Guest 1 answers)**
** [Guest 2 Name], would you agree? And what about D’Aversa bringing on Esposito late in the game? Was it a gamble, or a well-timed substitution based on the situation?**
**(Guest 2 answers)**
**The match ultimately ended in a draw, which seems a fair result considering the flow of the game. [Guest 1 Name], do you think this will be a satisfied Empoli? And [Guest 2 Name], does Udinese take heart from its second-half performance despite not securing a win?**
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**looking ahead to the next few fixtures, both clubs are firmly mid-table. [Guest 1 Name], what are your predictions for Empoli going forward, and [Guest 2 Name], how do you see Udinese improving on their performance?**
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**Thank you, [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name] for sharing your insightful analysis. This match was a fascinating clash of tactics and attacking prowess. As always, we are grateful for your contributions to World Today News.
